PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL BE ON A HYBRID REMOTE SCHEDULE, HOWEVER WITH A GREATER EMPHASIS TO BE ONSITE.
JOB SUMMARY:
The qualified candidate will be working in the Revenue Fare Management Systems team performing back office web application development. Their work will support the Rail Road's legacy revenue applications and aid in ramping up development efforts for the New Fare Payment System project and the roadmap to merge and unify LIRR and MNR revenue applications.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Accomplished at collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Ability to develop high-quality code, expert at solving complex problems, and advise on design issues.
- Understanding of how to develop successful online customer experiences
- Experience building web-based applications and APIs
- Solid understanding of AJAX, HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
- Skilled at Python Web Development and familiar with Django and FastAPI Frameworks
- Experienced and/or Certified AWS Cloud Developer
- Experienced developing and configuring AWS API Gateway
- Experienced with Docker Containerization
- Experienced with Kubernetes (EKS)
- Experience with AWS IAM (Identity Center)
- Knowledgeable of Server and Serverless Deployment strategies
- Experience in Windows and Linux OS Scripting languages (PowerShell, bash)
- Solid understanding of SQL and Oracle PL/SQL
- Familiarity/Experience with Financial or Revenue Applications
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement custom modules and APIs in Python
- Develop and deploy a real-time transaction system to support ticket validation
- API Development
- Development Tooling & Documentation
- Build Web Application Frontends for Internal and External Applications
- Participate in daily meetings, planning, and review sessions with cross-functional teams
- Provide documentation, code reviews, and routine status updates
- Estimate effort and prioritize features
- Assist in release and deployment activities
- Create visually appealing interfaces
- Test for cross-browser, cross-platform, and cross-device compatibility
- Ensure standards compliance, such as accessibility
- Conduct user testing and review designs for usability
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Understanding of HTML, JavaScript, and CSS
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of SEO best practices is a plus
- Proficiency in Python, PHP, SQL/Oracle PL/SQL
- Experience with object-oriented design and data modeling
- Familiarity with UX design principles
- Experience with third-party integrations
- Knowledge of web application security
- Proficient in AWS Cloud Development and Deployment
- Experience with source control systems (GitHub)
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills